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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 820.83 and 352.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 820.83 and 352.01 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 820.83 = 352.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/820.83 = 352.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 820.83 × 352.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 288,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,940.37/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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